ANÁLISIS DE FACTIBILIDAD PARA LA IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE UN SISTEMA DE APROVECHAMIENTO DE AGUAS LLUVIAS EN UN EDIFICIO INSTITUCIONAL DEL MUNICIPIO DE APIA DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE RISARALDA

Abstract

The efficient management of water resources is currently an environmental priority at multiple scales, from global to local. In the 21st century, ensuring sustainable access to water represents not only a technical challenge but also an ethical and social commitment, especially in urban contexts where pressure on drinking water sources has intensified due to population growth, urbanization, and climate change. In this context, rainwater harvesting is emerging as a technically and environmentally viable alternative that reduces dependence on conventional water supply systems. Particularly in areas with high rainfall, such as the municipality of Apía, in the department of Risaralda (Colombia), this option represents an opportunity to diversify water supply sources and reduce the use of drinking water, especially in activities that do not require it, such as cleaning, irrigation, or sanitation. This article presents a feasibility analysis for the implementation of a rainwater harvesting and utilization system in an institutional building in the municipality of Apía. The research focuses on evaluating the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of the project, in order to determine its real viability and potential replicability. The study hopes to provide a diagnostic basis that will allow the institution to make informed decisions, in addition to proposing alternatives that contribute to the water sustainability of the area.